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Tim Schafer(I)

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Tim Schafer
Tim Schafer was born on 26 July 1967. He is a writer and director, known for Psychonauts 2 (2021), Day of the Tentacle (1993) and Brütal Legend (2009). He is married to Rachael Schafer. They have one child.
BornJuly 26, 1967
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BornJuly 26, 1967
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

    Known for

    Psychonauts 2 (2021)
    Psychonauts 2
    8.6
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2021
    Day of the Tentacle (1993)
    Day of the Tentacle
    8.9
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 1993
    Brütal Legend (2009)
    Brütal Legend
    7.9
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2009
    Broken Age (2014)
    Broken Age
    7.7
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2014

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Psychonauts 2 (2021)
      Psychonauts 2
      8.6
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin (2017)
      Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin
      7.3
      Video Game
      • writer
      • 2017
    • Day of the Tentacle: Remastered (2016)
      Day of the Tentacle: Remastered
      8.4
      Video Game
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Romi Dias, Michael Dobson, Lee Tockar, and Asia Mattu in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (2016)
      Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
      7.2
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • The Secret of Monkey Island Fan Movie (2015)
      The Secret of Monkey Island Fan Movie
      Short
      • based on the game The Secret of Monkey Island written and programmed by
      • 2015
    • Grim Fandango: Remastered (2015)
      Grim Fandango: Remastered
      8.6
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2015
    • Broken Age (2014)
      Broken Age
      7.7
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • Double Fine Happy Action Theater (2012)
      Double Fine Happy Action Theater
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Haunt (2012)
      Haunt
      7.1
      Video Game
      • VO script: English voices, KBA Voice Production
      • 2012
    • Iron Brigade (2011)
      Iron Brigade
      6.1
      Video Game
      • writer
      • 2011
    • Costume Quest (2010)
      Costume Quest
      6.9
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge - Special Edition (2010)
      Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge - Special Edition
      8.8
      Video Game
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Ashly Burch in Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'? (2008)
      Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?
      8.4
      TV Series
      • based on: Psychonauts by Double Fine
      • 2010
    • Brütal Legend (2009)
      Brütal Legend
      7.9
      Video Game
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Psychonauts (2005)
      Psychonauts
      8.6
      Video Game
      • dialogue
      • story
      • 2005

    Additional Crew

    • Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster (2024)
      Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
      7.2
      Video Game
      • motivational guru
      • 2024
    • Full Throttle: Remastered (2017)
      Full Throttle: Remastered
      7.7
      Video Game
      • president: Double Fine Productions
      • 2017
    • Day of the Tentacle: Remastered (2016)
      Day of the Tentacle: Remastered
      8.4
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • president: Double Fine Productions
      • 2016
    • Iron Brigade (2011)
      Iron Brigade
      6.1
      Video Game
      • studio creative director
      • 2011
    • Costume Quest (2010)
      Costume Quest
      6.9
      Video Game
      • studio creative director
      • 2010
    • The Totally Rad Show (2007)
      The Totally Rad Show
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Mission Video
      • 2009
    • Star Wars: Episode I - Racer (1999)
      Star Wars: Episode I - Racer
      7.5
      Video Game
      • never actively tried to sabotage the project
      • 1999
    • Full Throttle (1995)
      Full Throttle
      8.6
      Video Game
      • programmer
      • 1995
    • Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995)
      Star Wars: Dark Forces
      7.9
      Video Game
      • motivational guru
      • 1995
    • Day of the Tentacle (1993)
      Day of the Tentacle
      8.9
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • programmer
      • 1993
    • Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
      Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
      9.2
      Video Game
      • programmer
      • 1991
    • The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
      The Secret of Monkey Island
      9.3
      Video Game
      • programmer
      • 1990
    • Maniac Mansion (1987)
      Maniac Mansion
      8.3
      Video Game
      • staff
      • 1987

    Director

    • Psychonauts 2 (2021)
      Psychonauts 2
      8.6
      Video Game
      • Director (project lead)
      • 2021
    • Grim Fandango: Remastered (2015)
      Grim Fandango: Remastered
      8.6
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Broken Age (2014)
      Broken Age
      7.7
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Brütal Legend (2009)
      Brütal Legend
      7.9
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Psychonauts (2005)
      Psychonauts
      8.6
      Video Game
      • creative director
      • 2005
    • Grim Fandango (1998)
      Grim Fandango
      9.1
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 1998
    • Full Throttle (1995)
      Full Throttle
      8.6
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Day of the Tentacle (1993)
      Day of the Tentacle
      8.9
      Video Game
      • co-director
      • 1993

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Tim Schafer of Legend
    • Born
      • July 26, 1967
    • Spouse
      • Rachael Schafer? - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Lili Schafer
    • Relatives
      • Ginny Westcott(Sibling)

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      Founded his own software company, Double Fine Productions, Inc.

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